TLT named a Top 30 Employer for Working Families 2024

Law firm TLT has been named one of the UK’s top family-friendly and flexible employers by national charity Working Families.

 Now in its fifteenth year, the prestigious and competitive list features employers from across public, private and third sectors who have gone above and beyond to build working environments to support working families.

Employers were assessed using Working Families’ Benchmark and were scored on four key areas to build a comprehensive picture of their flexible and family-friendly policies and practices that specifically support parents and carers.

TLT was included in the list after introducing several market-leading initiatives aimed at creating an inclusive working environment, underpinned by a robust programme to support working parents. These have included an award-winning flexible approach to working, generous family leave support and later-in-life-programmes.

Helen Hodgkinson, chief people office at TLT commented: “People are at the heart of what we do. So, ensuring we’re meeting the needs and requirements of those people throughout their working life is paramount to our success. The world of work has changed and it’s important businesses adopt new ways of working, or they risk losing out on valuable talent and getting left behind. TLT is a passionate supporter and advocate of helping all of our people balance home and work commitments, recognising family support is not exclusive to women.

 “Securing a spot on Working Families’ list of top employers for working families is hugely competitive and coveted by hundreds of businesses across the UK. Our inclusion in this year’s list is a confirmation that TLT is a top player when it comes to supporting working parents. We’re hugely proud of this achievement and will continue to advocate for policies that promote family support and provide all carers with the ability to contribute to their own circumstances.

Jane van Zyl, CEO of Working Families, said: “It’s inspiring to see our Benchmark employers leading the way in flexible, family-friendly workplaces. With 85% starting with job design for flexible roles and 96% having strategic plans for family-friendly support, they’re making flexible work a reality. Nearly all provide line manager training and encourage managers to work flexibly, showing a strong commitment to inclusive work environments.”

This news follows TLT’s appointment to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Flexible and Family-Friendly Working and the launch of its leading neurodiversity support, which covers private testing and diagnosis for TLT colleagues’ partners and children.

The firm’s flexible working approach – TLT World – won an award at the Legal Cheek Awards in May 2024 and was a significant contributor to the firm winning law firm of the year three years in a row at The Lawyer Awards 2021, the British Legal Awards 2022 and the Legal Business Awards in 2023.